Investment and e-commerce scams, as well as the entry of counterfeit products with embedded malware, are risks that could intensify.
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Phishing Instead of Love: Cyber Fraud Around Valentine’s Day
In January 2025, security researchers from Check Point monitored over 18,000 new websites on the subject of love and Valentine's Day.
DeepSeek’s Rise Sparks Interest from Cybercriminals
The growing popularity of DeepSeek has led to an increase in fraud, malware and financial scams. ESET warns about the tactics of cybercriminals and provides recommendations on how to protect yourself from these threats.
Fraudulent Voice Cloning of Celebrities
A recent study by Bitdefender Labs documents the sharp increase in AI-produced video deepfakes.
Career Opportunities For “Wannabe Hackers”
Security researchers from ESET have discovered a toolkit called Telekopye that even less tech-savvy people can use to commit online fraud.
Brand Phishing Report: Walmart the Most Frequently Imitated Brand
Retail the most imitated industry in Q3 2023 / Walmart tops the list and Home Depot moves into the top ten.
Puma Bans Counterfeits from Online Retail Thanks to AI
Through anti-fraud AI platform, Puma detects 760,000 counterfeit products worth over half a billion US dollars.
Fraud Network of Over 10,000 Fake Investment Sites
Scams target potential investors in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, Portugal as well as other countries in Europe.
Online Payment Fraud to Generate More Than $340 Billion in Losses Over the Next Few Years
Virtually half of these losses will come from physical goods, as fraudsters find great resale potential in them.
Cybercrime Costs Companies $1.79 Million Per Minute
RiskIQ has conducted a study on the financial scope of malicious activity on the Internet.
Update With New Features: Android Trojan Brata Reaches Europe
The perpetrators are currently targeting victims in the UK, Italy, and Spain. Based on their modus operandi, security researchers are now categorizing the scammers as an Advanced Persistent Threat.
Fighting Cryptocurrency Fraud
US financial regulator SEC doubles staff and targets fraud in decentralized finance, NFTs and stablecoins.
Wien: Cyberkriminalität als größte Bedrohung für Unternehmen
PwC Economic Crime & Fraud Studie: Fast die Hälfte der Unternehmen weltweit ist wirtschaftskriminellen Handlungen ausgesetzt.